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Findings: The density and calcification in the upper outer quadrant of the left breast is more pronounced when compared to the previous examination. No abnormanl mass or calcification in the right breast. Axillary lymph nodes are seen bilaterally. I want to know exactlly what this may be so that I have no surprises. I am scheduled for a biopsy.
The reason you are going for a biopsy is that it is NOT known (by anyone) what this is at present but it needs to be investigated. If I - or somebody else - could tell you exactly what this is no biopsy would be necessary. So unfortunately we have to wait for the pathology report of your biopsy. Please do keep me posted!
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Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
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I`m a doctor of medicine and a specialist in radiation therapy and medical oncology. I have long experience in diagnostics and treatment of breast tumours.
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I'm a Doctor of Medicine and specialist in Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy educated & trained in Sweden. Now retired. Background in Radiation Therapy, Medical Oncology, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Gynecological Oncology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Cytology,Hematology and Internal Medicine. M.D. from the faculty of medicine, Royal Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Have also been an exchange student at the Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem Israel. Former medical consultant, Swedish National Board of Radiation Protection. Former Police Surgeon and Medical Examiner, Stockholm Police Department. Former Chief Medical Officer, The Royal Guards, The Royal Horse Guards and the Royal Household Brigade, Royal Swedish Army Medical Corps.You can also reach me on: http://www.lifestylerescue.com/expert/health-fitness-advice/dr-claes-gustaf/128 I have no restrictions on the number of questions there.
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